Announces Regulation Changes for Licensed Residents – Effective December 18, 2025
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The Virginia Board of Counseling publishes news and announcements for licensed counselors, QMHP registrants, and counseling residents. Key upcoming changes include regulatory amendments for Licensed Residents (effective December 18, 2025) and for Qualified Mental Health Professionals under the registration program (effective May 7, 2025). Additional board updates address the Counseling Compact, BOOST supervision-funding program, and laws passed by the 2024 General Assembly effective July 1, 2024. The board's email contact is Coun@dhp.virginia.gov.
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The Virginia Board of Counseling published several regulatory announcements and news updates. Key items include regulation changes for Licensed Residents taking effect December 18, 2025, and amendments to the Qualified Mental Health Professionals registration regulations effective May 7, 2025. The board also published updates on the Counseling Compact, BOOST supervision funding, and July 2024 law changes. All licensed counselors, registered QMHPs, and counseling residents in Virginia should review the full announcement links for compliance requirements tied to the upcoming effective dates. The board no longer mails hard-copy licenses at renewal.
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News Archive
News Update: Regulation Changes Effective December 18, 2025
Published on Nov 14, 2025
Regulation Changes Impacting Licensed Residents – Effective December 18, 2025
Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) Regulatory Changes Effective May 7, 2025
Published on Mar 4, 2025
Please be advised that the Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals will undergo changes effective May 7, 2025.
BOOST Update
Published on Dec 1, 2023
Funds are available to help motivated Masters-prepared Counselors and Social Workers pursue Virginia licensure by paying for required clinical supervision with a DHP-approved Supervisor. Learn more about Boost! and how to apply at www.VHCF.org/Boost200.
Counseling Compact
Published on Jan 29, 2025
The Counseling Compact is an interstate compact, or a contract among states, allowing professional counselors licensed and residing in a compact member state to practice in other compact member states without the need for multiple licenses.
Board of Counseling Changes Effective July 1, 2024
Published on Jul 1, 2024
In efforts to increase access to care, the following laws passed the 2024 General Assembly and were approved by the Governor.
DHP Healthcare Workforce Data Center Data Launches New Behavioral Health Digital Tool
Published on May 3, 2023
2023 Findings Show Virginia’s Behavioral Healthcare Professionals are Increasingly at or Near Retirement Age as Efforts Ramp Up to Better Reflect Racial and Ethnic Diversity Among Practitioners
Free Suicide Prevention training
Published on Mar 24, 2023
The Virginia Department of Health, Injury and Violence Prevention Program is offering free Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) training.
Update to the application process
Published on Feb 14, 2023
To expedite the processing of new ONLINE applications for licensure or registration, applicants can now upload the required supporting documents.
Information on Continuity of Care and Temporary Authorization to Practice
Published on Mar 21, 2023
Updated June 22, 2022
Information on Continuity of Care and Temporary Authorization to Practice
License Verification Information
Published on Mar 20, 2023
Those seeking to obtain a verification of a license, certification, or registration at no cost may do so by directing a board, employer, insurance provider or other interested parties to License Lookup.
Notification of Changes to Issuance of Licenses, Certifications and Registrations
Published on Mar 20, 2023
The Board of Counseling has ceased mailing hard-copy licenses, certifications, and registrations each renewal period.
Virginia Board of Counseling
Email: Coun@dhp.virginia.gov
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